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1952
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2015
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Thomas Mallard Obituary
Affectionately known to all as "Bear".
Survived by his beloved partner of 27 years Rita Fontana and his Special Mom, Rosetta Fontana.
Beloved son born to Neva (Layher) and Alvin Walloupe and was adopted by Ruby and Richard Mallard. Both sets of wonderful parents deeply loved him.
Dear brother of Susan Pickering, Diana (Dennis) Prill, Judy (Ken) Silvey and Elizabeth Lydell, nieces and nephews in Ione and Jackson, California and Steven (Hannah) Walloupe, Tahoma, California.
Dear friend of Mike and Linda Crawford, Oakdale, CA; Wayne and Rebecca Rose Madden, Nipomo, CA; Lee Howlett and Artie Howlett, Alamosa, CO, Garry and Shelane Dormandy, Cameron Park, CA; Jan and Marty Kaufman, Parrish, FL; Cheryl Leonard and Ken Leonard, Sacramento, CA; Pamela and Dave Stefani, San Ramon, CA; Rafael and Rosaisela Gutierrez, Pleasant Hill, CA; Alvaro and Ida Bettucchi, South San Francisco, CA; Heinz Nonnemacher, Los Altos, CA; Alessandro and Karen Bettucchi, Millbrae, CA; Claudia and Steve Fonken, Martinez, CA; Cristiana and Rick Tibbats, Roseville, CA; Giovanni and Stefanie Lucchesi, Millbrae, CA; Ben Abanador, Calabasas, CA; Rossella Simonetti, Simone Ferretti, Gino Fontana, Monica Bianucci, Andrea Fontana, Simonetta Vannucci, Sandro Ferretti, Gervasio Fontana, Giovanna Picchi, Emilia Fontana, Lorenzo Simonetti, Lucca, Italy.
Thom was an elder of the Ione Band of Miwok. He was a retired member of the Sports Car Club of America, San Francisco Region and the United States Auto Racing Marshals. He retired from the South San Francisco Unified School District and member of SEIU.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 1721 Hillside Drive, Burlingame, CA 94010, followed by services and committal at the Italian Cemetery, 540 "F" Street, Colma, California 94014.
The family appreciates donations to Bear's favorite charities: Make a Wish Foundation, Guide dogs for the blind, American Diabetes Association.
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Dane
December 3, 2023
I only recently learned of Tom´s passing. He was my best friend in San Luis Obispo. And he was the best natural born driver I´ve ever known. As Bear´s performance rallye navigator, I never worried about any road we decided to travel; he would always get us there safe and on time.
I´m sorry I let our acquaintance lapse.
March 26, 2019
My Dearest Bearlet, It's been 4 years. It seems like it just happened and it seems like a century since I've touched your smiling face. I miss you to a degree that words can never express. I miss you Sweetest of Hearts.
r
May 22, 2015
Dear Rita. I am so sorry. He was a good guy. all my love Ken
April 30, 2015
My Precious Bearlet, it's been 39 days. Only God knows how much I miss you.
I love you,
r
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April 13, 2015
My deepest condolences and prayers. His spirit will always be with you.
Love,
Larry Pieroni
Ellen
April 8, 2015
Thom was a gentle, generous, kind man. I worked with him for many years and he was always helpful and cheerful. He was so happy and grateful when the choir sang carols at the hospital. He was so surprised and joyous to see two coworkers singing and you could tell it just tickled him as a big grin came across his face along with a big hug. Rita, my sincere condolences. Thom will be missed by many.
April 5, 2015
Sincere condolences Rita. I know how much you loved him. He will be watching over you.
Love,
Marie-Jeanne
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